This diner is the perfect stop before heading into Zion, easy, welcoming, and exactly what you want…read morebefore a day on the trails. The service is genuinely good, with staff who keep things moving and make you feel taken care of without any fuss. But the real standout is the pie. Truly some of the best anywhere; flaky crust, rich fillings, and the kind of "ho-made" taste that makes you consider ordering a second slice to go. A great starting point for your park day and absolutely worth a visit for the pie alone.

If you only get one thing when you stop by, get the pie! The apple pie was fantastic. 5 stars for…read morethe pie. Tried the country fried steak, salad bar, and the spicy chicken sandwich. Solid 3 stars for the entrees. Would be much better if the steamed veggies with the country fried steak were fresh. From the taste of it, it tasted like Costco Kirkland frozen veggies. Same goes for the sweet potato fries, they also tasted premade/pre-frozen. For the price point, I was expecting better quality food. Service was very lovely! The ladies here were very warm and welcoming. The decor is really interesting and fun to look at. They've got an eclectic mix of license plates, toy cars, and vintage cameras on display. All in all, it was a fun pit stop during a road trip --- the pie was great, but the entrees could you use improvements.

Let me preface this review by saying this restaurant is not for people who want a traditional…read morerestaurant dining experience. Buffalo Trails/Cactus Room is a place for the adventurous, the courageous, and the patient. This is the kind of establishment where a French family of tourists walked in, took a quick look and immediately walked out. This is a restaurant that only has a hand written signboard for a menu and doesn't have a dessert menu at all. Instead, the proprietor announces the available desserts (all handmade by him) during the meal to the whole restaurant. This is a direct quote: "I made this pie for the first time ever today and I thought it was great" in reference to a lemon meringue pie if I remember correctly. This is a restaurant I'm not sure deserves a 1 star review or a 5 star review. We were not intending to eat dinner here at all but we saw the "Bob's famous buffalo burgers" sign in the window and Nick at the smoothie place in the parking lot convinced us to go after we asked about the burgers. The Trading Company/Restaurant is run by chef/owner "One-eyed" Bob (he unfortunately lost an eye in a car accident) and his one "waitress", dual citizen and possible felon* AJ, who, 5 minutes after we entered the establishment, had to run out to settle two arrest warrants relating to overdue traffic infractions. She provides basically no service - we never got water during our meal, she put in an extra burger order for us that we never ordered, and she disappeared for multiple long stretches (with Bob asking us where she went), etc. But I suppose that's forgivable given how flustered she was? Bob, on the other hand, is exceptionally friendly and talks to every customer like an old friend. There were two other groups in the restaurant with us, one from the Netherlands, another from Michigan, and he treated all of us like old pals. With all that being said, the food here is absolutely delicious. Everything is made fresh to order - the potatoes are hand cut and fried, the burger patties are hand shaped and charred, the vegetables are sliced to order, etc. Buffalo Burger ($16.50) - Crisp lettuce, fresh sliced tomato and onion, and mayo makes a simple burger. The buffalo patty doesn't taste like any buffalo meat I've had in the past. It's barely gamey, but instead is mixed with seasoning that enhances the umami qualities to the max. It's served literally with a puddle of rendered fat/grease right on top of the patty. It's surprisingly great for dipping the fries in. The fries are hand cut, single fried, and are surprisingly good. They are pale but have a lightly crisp exterior and tender interior. I don't normally like single fried fries (ala In-N-Out), but these are superior to those sad and limp fries. The fries are salted perfectly and have a flavor that can't be beat. I'm thinking Bob fries these in rendered beef trimmings or something because they are delicious. (5/5) Wagyu Burger ($16.50) - We did not order this, but it was forced upon us and ended up on the bill afterwards. Everything in this burger is the same as the Buffalo other than the burger patty, which size-wise is smaller after cooking due to much of the fat rendering out. I was originally very skeptical of the concept of a wagyu burger - why waste such a perfectly good cut of steak just to grind it up into a burger? What happens to all the fat? Well now I know. This burger is super turbo charred, similar to the kind of charring that can be found in a perfectly lacy smashburger. The seasoning is different from the Buffalo burger, giving a superb umami and meaty quality that isn't too salty. It's a beefy and amazingly flavorful seasoning. I'm not sure what's in it but it gives so much umami and a huge burst of flavor with every bite. (5/5) To be honest, this entire experience was so bizarre I'm not sure if it was actually real or just an act. Kind of like that restaurant that insults their patrons. But AJ's distress seemed to be too real to be an act. Do not visit expecting normal table service. The burgers for all 3 parties arrived at the same time. We actually saw the party from Michigan walk into the restaurant 15-20 minutes before us while we were waiting for smoothies outside. The first party from the Netherlands went in even earlier. It took us 30 minutes to get our food, so those first customers were probably waiting close to an hour. With all that being said, these were honestly some of the best burgers I've eaten in my entire life. I have no idea what Bob does to them to make them so delicious. Bathrooms - One unisex room in the trading post/art section. I don't think it's cleaned very often. *Note: According to her outbursts through the meal, and this is a direct quote: "I can't go back again, orange is not a good color on me"

We had a fun dinner the Cactus Room…read more The restaurant is very quirky. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. The main chef (and owner) was hilarious when he shouted out the dessert menu across the room. The menu is on a whiteboard and our server explained it to us before we got seated. I had the chipotle chicken breast which was moist, tasty and filling. I also tried my partners bison burger which was very good. We got a few homemade desserts to share - Chocolate brownie, apple pie, cherry pie, coconut cream pie. My favorites were the coconut cream pie and the chocolate brownie. A nice evening out. I would come back again.

A wonderful family friendly owned store and grill. See Google reviews as well...all 5 stars!…read moreStumbled on this while checking out Bryce and Zion.

Walking in I thought we were going to get ribs or a burger, but they do stir fry noodles! They're…read morean AYCE grill where you can add your own toppings and sauces and they'll stir fry it up for you on their griddle! Honestly the most fulfilling meal I've had on this trip! Their hard ice cream is amazing! My fiancé got the cookies and cream and I got their chocolate brownie caramel swirl. It was super chocolatey. They have a variety of toppings you can put on as well!!!!!!!!!

Love this place, nothing at all like I thought it would be…read more Nice, chill atmosphere, great cocktails & food. Our waiter Ezra was amazing, we will be back. Thank you

My wife and I can't say enough good things about Balcony One. The owner Cynthia even came to our…read moretable and was so sweet to us, and their service was on point. I'm usually hesitant about eating fish in desert towns...but their fish is flown in from Hawaii, the meats are local, and you can tell that the head chef spent 10+ years as the head chef in one of Las Vegas finest establishments; The presentation and flavors were 5 star!!! The best French onion soup I've ever had. The ambiance is so cute, fancy, and fun. We are going back tonight just to graze the rest of the menu! Oh...and our receipt got us 20% off at the Zion hot springs. What an amazing and memorable experience, thanks Cynthia and team!

Service was great. Clean. Love the vibe with the unique artwork. Food great, with homemade corned…read morebeef hash, turkey sandwiches with fresh sliced turkey, etc. I would go back

Went here twice during our visit. First time I ordered the…read moreBuffalo Chicken Salad and he ordered breakfast. The second time we both had breakfast, I had a La Verkin Scramble. Just go, order something, anything, you will not be disappointed!

We came in for lunch on a Saturday and my friend Lori and I split the Rueben and we had soup. The…read moreRueben was really good but we should have ordered 2 sandwiches as we were both a little hungry after we ate. So we ordered dessert and it was delicious! We had the flourless chocolate cake and we had huckleberry ice cream on the side. The cake was amazing and was served warm, the ice cream was spectacular and this was the best part of the meal!

Farm to table restaurant, Cordwood is a great place to enjoy natural ingredients unlike any…read moreprocessed, packaged, canned foods. Cordwood is now missed by many, because the road from Zion National Park is still closed. We are looking forward to dining at Cordwood again, because the service is great, easy atmosphere, and the ambiance of dining in the middle of the farm and being treated like family. We will be back!

The food at Porters was so good! The entire table loved their meals. That's not to mention the…read moreservice, it was incredible! Our waiter Karter gave the best service! Would definitely recommend.

We ate here twice during our stay. Once for dinner after our hike, since it was close to our hotel…read more Food was delicious & the staff is super nice. They get busy, but the staff got us in & out fast. Breakfast was delicious too. Simple, but hit the spot. We received a free breakfast voucher from the hotel. My only gripe is we asked the food runner last night for an extra plate, & we never received it. Other than that, it's a cute little spot that has great options.

Aunt Sue's Chalet is a hidden gem in Duck Creek Village. Tucked into this tiny, charming town, it's…read morethe locals' go-to spot for comfort food. All the meals are homemade, and you can taste it in every bite. The current owners have been running Aunt Sue's since 2008. The restaurant itself has two sections for seating/tables, so there's plenty of room for any size group . They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but you should be aware that the closing times are kind of early - during our visit at the end of the winter they were closing at 9 PM, but I believe they stay open till 10 PM during the summer months. There's also a gift shop inside in the back room. We first stopped in for lunch ordered up a BLT and a cheeseburger, and the potato salad was fantastic. We did return for breakfast, which was pretty good again. Everything is homemade so that's always a huge plus. In addition they have homemade pies--famous in the area--are a must-try. The staff is incredibly friendly, making you feel right at home. You're staying in town or in an Airbnb I highly recommend stopping in.

Service is so sweet, you can definitely tell this is a beloved family-run business. The ambiance is…read moreadorable inside, like a cozy log cabin! They serve a variety of dishes, made to order. My omelette was piping hot and delicious, and everything looked well made. The pies look absolutely delicious but we didnt have the time or the room! Portions are large. We waited a while for our food but I kinda expected that from this small of a place. Didnt blow me away, but a great stop to make if youre out and about getting dusty on the trails.